Del Webb’s newest Lake County community — perched on the rolling hills just north of Clermont, one mile from the Florida Turnpike, with scenic terrain that surprises buyers accustomed to flat Florida. New construction, Lake County’s 0.85% tax rate, and the Del Webb amenity standard. Here is what to know before it fills up.
Del Webb Minneola is a new 55+ community in Minneola, Florida — a city directly north of Clermont on the rolling hills of Lake County. Del Webb began selling here in the early 2020s, and active construction phases continue through the mid-2020s. The community is positioned as the northernmost of the Clermont-area Del Webb communities, with one-mile access to a new Florida Turnpike interchange that improves connectivity significantly compared to older Clermont communities on Highway 27.
The terrain is the defining characteristic. Minneola sits at real elevation on Lake County’s hills — buyers from the Northeast and Midwest consistently cite the rolling landscape as a psychological comfort relative to the flat terrain of Kissimmee, Poinciana, and Davenport communities. Scenic views, actual topographic variation, and a cooler microclimate on hilltops differentiate the physical setting from most of Central Florida.
The community’s amenity center is being built to Del Webb’s current standard — resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, and event programming. As an active-build community, some phases will be living adjacent to construction for 2–4 years. Buyers who want established landscaping and a fully built neighborhood should factor this in when comparing Del Webb Minneola to completed communities like Kings Ridge or Esplanade.
| HOA Fee | ~$285/month — verify current amount directly with Del Webb. Active construction communities adjust fees as phases complete. |
| CDD Assessment | New construction in Lake County may carry CDD. Verify with builder before signing purchase agreement — ask for a CDD disclosure statement. |
| Property Tax County | Lake County — approximately 0.85% effective rate, lowest in the metro |
| Property Tax on $500K Home | ~$4,250/year (~$354/month) before homestead exemption |
| After Homestead Exemption | ~$3,825/year (~$319/month) |
| Golf | No on-site golf — nearest courses 10–15 minutes in Clermont |
| Home Insurance (est.) | $2,000–$3,400/year — new construction with current building codes typically lower |
| Cost Item | Monthly Estimate |
|---|---|
| HOA Fee | ~$285 |
| Property Tax (after homestead) | ~$319 |
| Homeowner’s Insurance | ~$233 |
| Total Non-Mortgage Monthly (excl. CDD) | ~$837/month |
CDD not included — verify before closing. Does not include mortgage or utilities.
The new Turnpike interchange changes the location calculus. Minneola historically had limited highway access — you drove down to Clermont or up to Apopka to reach the Turnpike. The new Minneola Turnpike exit places Del Webb Minneola one mile from direct Turnpike access, connecting buyers to I-4, Orlando International Airport, and Tampa faster than any other Clermont-area community. For buyers who fly regularly or visit family elsewhere in Florida, this infrastructure improvement is worth pricing into your decision.
You are buying into early phases of a developing community. Del Webb Minneola’s amenity center and landscaping are not mature. The social culture is still forming. Buyers who want an established community with decades of activity programming, mature trees, and a full calendar of events should consider Kings Ridge or Esplanade instead. Buyers who want new construction, a fresh start community, and to be part of shaping the culture will find Minneola appealing for exactly the same reasons.
Lake County tax advantage is real and compounds. At 0.85% effective rate, Lake County saves approximately $500/year compared to Polk County and $400/year compared to Osceola on a $500K home. Over 20 years that is $8,000–$10,000 in after-tax savings before accounting for assessment growth. Every Lake County community shares this structural advantage.
The hills are real. Unlike the flat terrain of Kissimmee or Poinciana communities, Minneola’s hills mean meaningful grade changes. Some buyers love this. Buyers with mobility concerns should walk the terrain in person — a community built on hills creates daily elevation changes that are not apparent on a floor plan or site map.
| Florida Turnpike | ~1 mile — new Minneola interchange |
| Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | ~15 minutes south via SR-50 |
| AdventHealth Winter Garden | ~25 minutes east |
| Walt Disney World | ~30 minutes via Turnpike |
| Orlando International Airport | ~45 minutes via Turnpike |
| Kings Ridge / Clermont communities | ~10 minutes south |
| Downtown Orlando | ~45 minutes via Turnpike |
We can run your Minneola cost analysis, Lake County tax math, and CDD disclosure review before you schedule any tours.